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Archive for April 2010

 
 

Former Roughrider Named Athlete of the Week...

Former Roughrider baseball player Kole Calhoun has been named Arizona State University’s Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending May 1st. Calhoun played for the Roughriders from 2006-2008. The Buckeye native becomes the second former Roughrider to win the award this season. Pitcher Merrill

Baseball Tames The Cougars...

The #16 ranked Roughrider baseball team swept a critical doubleheader Tuesday afternoon at Roughrider Park over South Mountain Community College (37-16, 25-11), 5-4 and 21-5. Yavapai improves to 37-17 overall and 27-9 in the ACCAC standings. The victories break a tie with the Cougars and moves the

Rider Softball To Regionals...

The #6 ranked Roughrider softball team fell short of their bid to host their 2nd consecutive NJCAA Region I Division I playoff series with a Tuesday afternoon split against #4 ranked Pima Community College. The Aztecs stole the opener 6-3 and YC bounced back in the nightcap, 5-2. The doubleheader

Vaqueros Corral Roughriders...

The #16 ranked Roughrider baseball team lost a home doubleheader Saturday afternoon at the hands of #9 ranked Central Arizona College (39-13, 27-7), 2-1 and 13-3. YC falls to 35-17 overall and 25-9 in the ACCAC and drops two games behind the Vaqueros for first place in the conference.

In the

Softball Wins Tuneup...

The #6 ranked Roughrider softball team swept a non-conference home doubleheader Friday afternoon over Division II #3 ranked Mesa Community College (40-18, 22-10), 10-2 and 12-1. The victories were a final tuneup for Yavapai before facing #4 ranked Pima Community College for a possible conference title

Roughriders Around The Country...

Three members of the 2010 soccer team signed for NCAA Division One soccer programs back east while three others with western schools—

· Michael Moran (Goalkeeper) Niagara University (NY)

· Kyle Woodson (Midfielder) Howard University (DC)

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Baseball Erupts For 30 Runs...

The Roughrider offense pushed 30 runs across the plate Tuesday afternoon in a 12-5 and 18-5 sweep over Eastern Arizona College (16-34, 6-26). The offensive output is no surprise as YC leads the ACCAC in batting average (.325) and home runs (22). Yavapai improves to 35-15 overall and 25-7 in the ACCAC

Cook Signs With Gulf Coast...

YC basketball player Lerrin Cook has signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent to play for Division I Florida Gulf Coast University. This past season Cook was honored as a 1st Team All-ACCAC, 1st Team All-NJCAA Region I Division and WBCA Honorable Mention All-American.

For her career, Cook holds

Tidwell, Hobbs Honored...

For their stellar play last week, Yavapai’s DeMarcus Tidwell and Dustin Hobbs were named the ACCAC Division I Batter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week respectively.

Tidwell earned the honor by going 8 for 18 on the week with 4 runs scored leading the home team to a 3-1 record. The sophomore

Twinbill Split For Baseball...

The #16 ranked Roughrider baseball team split a road doubleheader Saturday afternoon in Douglas against Cochise College. YC dropped the first game 2-1 and bounced back in the nightcap to win 9-5. Yavapai is now 32-16 overall and 23-7 in the ACCAC. Cochise falls to 35-12 and 20-10.

In the opener,

Softball Splits Doubleheader...

A week after sweeping Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, the #3 ranked Roughrider softball team split a home doubleheader against the Gila Monsters Saturday afternoon with YC winning the first game 7-6 and falling in the second game 4-1. Yavapai is now 44-13 overall and 21-5 in conferenc action.

Riders Sweep Aztecs...

The #6 ranked Roughrider baseball team swept a road doubleheader Tuesday afternoon in Tucson over Pima Community College, 7-1 and 12-6. Yavapai improves to 32-14 overall and 22-6 in league action. Pima falls to 16-28-1 overall and 9-19 in the ACCAC.

In the opener, Dustin Hobbs earned his 9th

Aztecs Sweep Riders...

The #12 ranked Pima Community College softball team upset the #6 ranked Roughrider softball team Tuesday afternoon in Tucson, 4-1 and 6-5. YC falls to 43-12 overall and 22-6 in ACCAC action. Pima improves to 49-7 overall and 20-4 in conference play.

In the opener, Audrey Workman (22-7) took

Dykstra Named Batter Of The Week...

For the week ending March 28th, James Dykstra was named the ACCAC Division I Batter of the Week. During that week the San Diego native hit .571 (8-for-14) leading the Roughriders to three of four ACCAC victories. Dykstra also scored six runs, had six RBI’s, a homerun and a stolen base.

Miranda Named Pitcher Of The Week...

For his efforts last week, freshman pitcher Alex Miranda was named the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Division 1 Pitcher of the Week. Miranda pitched 7 innings in a 7-1 victory over Glendale Community College The lefthander allowed only 1 earned run and scattered 5 hits while striking

Baseball Tames The Matadors...

The #6 ranked Roughrider baseball team swept a home doubleheader over the visiting Matadors from Arizona Western College Saturday afternoon, 5-4 and 10-7. YC is now 30-14 overall and 20-6 in the hunt for their third consecutive ACCAC title. Yavapai trails league leading Central Arizona College (34-10,

Roughriders Bite The Gila Monsters...

The #4 ranked Roughrider softball team remained in first place in the ACCAC battle after a doubleheader sweep Saturday afternoon over Eastern Arizona College (28-22, 15-13), 6-4 and 4-1. YC is now 43-10 overall and 22-4 in ACCAC action.

Audrey Workman got her league leading 23rd win (23-6)

Iveson Wins 500th...

The Roughrider softball team swept a pivotal home doubleheader Tuesday afternoon over Central Arizona College, 9-2 and 9-1 to improve to 41-10 overall and 18-4 in ACCAC action. The 2nd victory Tuesday was Head Coach Stacy Iveson’s 500th career win.

Audrey Workman pitched a three-hitter to

Riders, Guachos Split...

The Roughrider baseball team split an afternoon doubleheader Tuesday against Glendale Community College. YC won the first game 7-1 and got blanked in the second game 10-0. YC is now 28-14 overall and 18-6 in the ACCAC.

In the opener, Alex Miranda earned his 5th victory of the year surrendering

Landon, Workman Honored...

For the third time this season, Yavapai has swept the weekly ACCAC Division I Batter and Pitcher of the Week. For their efforts, Alex Landon was awarded the batter of the week and Audrey Workman was named the pitcher of the week. It is the second time that each player has been honored. Workman is

Softball Gets Big Sweep...

The #10 ranked Roughrider softball team got a big boost Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of fellow ACCAC Division I foe Arizona Western College, 8-0 and 11-3. Yavapai is now 39-10 overall and 18-4 in the ACCAC. Western falls to 35-16 overall and 16-8 in conference play.

Audrey Workman

Baseball Sweeps Scottsdale...

The #6 ranked Roughrider baseball team swept a doubleheader Saturday afternoon against Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, 5-0 and 5-2. YC runs their overall record to 27-13 and 17-5 in league play.

Tyler Bremer tossed 6 shutout innings to get his fifth win on the season. The right-hander

Iveson Named To National Staff...

Head Yavapai College softball coach Stacy Iveson has been selected by USA Softball as an assistant coach on the Junior Women’s National Team, her fifth consecutive year being involved with the National squad.

In June, Iveson will assist in conducting the selection camp to select the member